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Camera becomes mouldy liao! Need Help pls!

Hi guys, I've been using my 60D from 2011 to 2013 and after that i quit photography liao. recently i dig out my 60D from my cupboard ( without dry box ) and found out there's mould growing on the mirror and my camera ( pls see pic). Any pros here can provide advice how to remove the mould? Much Thanks!

Re: Camera becomes mouldy liao! Need Help pls!

Chances are that this is only the visible part of the growth and there is more behind the covers. So it's rather a decontamination than just a bit of cleaning.
You can try Canon Service Center (be prepared for some premium price), the camera shops in Peninsula Plaza / Adelphi or our forum's camera whisperer fatigue.

Re: Camera becomes mouldy liao! Need Help pls!

Safe to say, at least $128.40 and up, based on CLASS B SERVICE (Class B – Extensive service. Generally takes more than 40 minutes.) for EOS 1300D / EOS 100D / EOS 200D / EOS 750D / EOS 760D / EOS 800D / EOS 70D / EOS 77D/ EOS 80D / EOS 7D / EOS 7D Mark II. But note that this is for standard servicing, fungus cleaning will likely get a special quote. Likely they will need to disassemble to survey the extent of the damage before giving you a quote.

Be prepared for varying outcomes. If they assess that your damage is too severe or beyond what they are able/willing to clean, they may quote you for the replacement of parts, or if no availability of parts due to EOL (60D is a 2010 model), they might tell you cannot save. More cost effective to buy a new replacement. Just bring in and see how I guess.